Pokemon GO’s new update is now live, tweaks Gym training and more

The latest update for Pokemon GO is now live, bring the game to version 1.11.2 on iOS and 0.41.2 on Android. In addition to implementing a number of fixes, the new patch enhances the Gym-training experience and allows players to earn catch bonuses. Read on below for official release notes from developer Niantic: Catch Bonus: … Continue reading Pokemon GO’s new update is now live, tweaks Gym training and more

Pokemon GO is among the 15 most popular games on YouTube

According to recent data compiled by YouTube, Pokemon GO is among the 15 most popular games on the video-sharing website in more than 20 countries, including the U.S., Great Britain, Canada, Australia and Japan. Niantic's mobile hit makes the most-watched list in 24 out of 25 countries. For more data, check out the chart above. … Continue reading Pokemon GO is among the 15 most popular games on YouTube

Pokemon GO update implements new catch bonuses, enhanced Gym experience and more

Pokemon GO is in the process of being updated to version 1.11.2 and 0.41.2 on iOS And Android, respectively. Among the enhancements it is implementing are catch bonuses and a tweaked Gym training experience. Official release notes and comments from developer Niantic are as follows: Catch Bonus: Trainers can earn a catch bonus for a … Continue reading Pokemon GO update implements new catch bonuses, enhanced Gym experience and more

The five P’s of playing Pokemon GO safely

If you're a parent and worried about your child's safety while playing Pokemon GO, this one's for you. The Toledo Parent has come up with a list of five P's to keep in mind as you create ground rules specific to the game. The key terms are Permissions, Place, People, Price and Privilege. To learn … Continue reading The five P’s of playing Pokemon GO safely

Pokemon GO was the largest Kubernetes deployment on Google Container Engine ever

Niantic worked closely with Google on several aspects behind Pokemon GO. The popular mobile game was brought to life using more than a dozen services across Google Cloud. It was even the largest Kubernetes deployment on Google Container Engine ever. Read on below for more similar fun facts: Due to the scale of the cluster … Continue reading Pokemon GO was the largest Kubernetes deployment on Google Container Engine ever

Pokemon GO study finds that the game’s retention rate is still strong

A study has found that although Pokemon GO isn't as popular as it was when it first went out of the gate, the game's retention rate is still pretty strong. In the U.S., Pokemon GO is currently the most popular smartphone game in terms of monthly active users - ahead of Candy Crush Saga, Words … Continue reading Pokemon GO study finds that the game’s retention rate is still strong

Pokemon GO users may encounter issues when using old versions of the game

Some Pokemon GO users running older versions of the popular mobile title may be unable to properly access its contents. If you've received messages such as "Unable to Authenticate," developer Niantic has confirmed that a likely cause of this is due to you using an out-of-date version of the game. This issue can be resolved by simply … Continue reading Pokemon GO users may encounter issues when using old versions of the game

Pokemon GO players rush to aid 91-year-old

Two Pokemon GO users, David and his young daughter Ellie, spotted a 91-year-old fall to the floor as they were playing Niantic's popular mobile game. They rushed to the senior's aid to offer their assistance and contacted her daughter Sheila Daintith. “At 91 she doesn’t have a mobile phone about her or anything so she was … Continue reading Pokemon GO players rush to aid 91-year-old